Maritime Guide 2020

Published May 1, 2020 by Staff Reports

Welcome to the Virginia Maritime Guide 2020!

Below is a table of contents to direct you to all articles that appear in the guide.

• On deck — With the Navy rebuilding its fleet, maritime industry is hiring thousands
• Executive profiles — We asked leaders in Virginia’s maritime and logistics industry for their thoughts on
  the Port of Virginia expansion and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shipping.
• Viral load — Port feels effect of coronavirus early but remains busy
• In the big leagues — Port’s expansion projects put state in a leading position
• Inland empire— Ports in Richmond, Front Royal receive upgrades
• Ice age — Refrigerated storage expands while port’s growth heats up
• Offshore windfall — Hampton Roads will be East Coast center for wind energy
• Tech support — New ODU center focuses on maritime cybersecurity
• Maritime law firms
• Digging deep — Port expansion projects move ahead
• Confronting COVID-19 — A ‘black swan’ event presents unusual challenges
• Rising above — Cities plan to combat sea-level rise, but is it enough?
• Women on board — New program prepares women for careers in ship repair
• Highway projects around Virginia — Construction crews are busy along the state’s highways. Here’s a sample of the biggest projects around the commonwealth.
• Smoother flow — Trucker Reservation System further reduces turn times